Liverpool have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Timo Werner as they appear to have been beaten by RB Leipzig to another transfer target.

Liverpool could be a step closer to signing RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner as the German club are on the verge of signing his replacement, according to reports in Germany. The Reds have been heavily linked with Werner, who reportedly has a £51million release clause in his contract.

But the Reds look set to miss out on signing Rashica, as the report claims his move to Leipzig is imminent.

The Werder Bremen attacker has been on the club's radar for several years and Leipzig can be confident about activating his £33m (€38m) release clause knowing they will get a large amount for selling Werner.